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ZIP Code 48202
Detroit, MI, Wayne County
Population
15,780
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,708
City
Detroit
ZIP 48202 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48202 at a glance
- ZIP 48202 (Detroit) is about 26 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,627, 40% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,500 (19% below Michigan) and median rent is $981 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48202
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48202, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,627
Poverty rate
27.9%
Median home value
$186,500
Prices +7.0% in a year
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
39.7%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
22.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
513
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
24,584
$2.1B annual payroll
PPP loans
$68.8M
886 loans
Campaign donations
$103K
68% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48202, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
937
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,357
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
29.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 48202, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48202?
- ZIP code 48202 is in Detroit, MI (Wayne County).
- What county is ZIP code 48202 in?
- ZIP code 48202 is mostly in Wayne County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48202?
- About 15,780 people live in the 48202 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.